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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Pleasure boats, Sports, Race, Power and Leisure Boats: => Topic started by: Joshh on July 10, 2016, 09:40:43 pm

Title: Small electric hydroplane/outrigger
Post by: Joshh on July 10, 2016, 09:40:43 pm
hello,
I've been searching for a small hydroplane/outrigger for a while but I can't find any in the uk,
Does anybody know where I can buy a hydroplane that takes a 2 or 3 cell lipo,


I'm looking for the hull and sponson type.


Can anybody point me in the right direction?


Thank guys
Title: Re: Small electric hydroplane/outrigger
Post by: Tombsy on July 11, 2016, 04:36:28 am
It's from the US but Jae Mini Sprint is the best deal going for a 2-3s rigger. It's the same company that makes the current world record .21 nitro rigger. I have built a couple of their kits and they are first rate with color illustrated step by step instructions.
http://http://zippkits.com/~zippkits/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=71&products_id=263 (http://http://zippkits.com/~zippkits/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=71&products_id=263)
Not sure if my link is working to zippkits.com
Title: Re: Small electric hydroplane/outrigger
Post by: Martin (Admin) on July 11, 2016, 06:39:53 am
 
http://zippkits.com/~zippkits/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=71&products_id=263

(http://zippkits.com/~zippkits/images/Zipp/6505.JPG)
Title: Re: Small electric hydroplane/outrigger
Post by: Joshh on July 11, 2016, 08:58:58 am
Thanks guys, that looks like just the job.
The price seems good too, I take it you have had them shipped over, how long did it take?


Appreciate the help guys
Title: Re: Small electric hydroplane/outrigger
Post by: Tugtower on July 11, 2016, 04:47:01 pm
other options...

http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/dumas1331.html (http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/dumas1331.html) Uk based


http://woodrcboatkits.com/ (http://woodrcboatkits.com/) US based.


http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__20988__Wooden_Sponson_Race_Boat_Kit_495mm_.html (http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__20988__Wooden_Sponson_Race_Boat_Kit_495mm_.html)     £20!!! UK based


http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__80473__Zippkits_JAE_21FE_Fast_Electric_Outrigger_Kit.html (http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__80473__Zippkits_JAE_21FE_Fast_Electric_Outrigger_Kit.html)   £70 zipkit similar to previous links. Uk based.



Title: Re: Small electric hydroplane/outrigger
Post by: knoby on July 11, 2016, 08:49:52 pm
I have one of these


http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,49679.0.html


Not the fastest 3s hydro out there but great value for money.
Title: Re: Small electric hydroplane/outrigger
Post by: Joshh on July 15, 2016, 09:10:42 pm
Right guys, just a little update.
After looking around at all the suggestions, Including a email to zip kits about a pre made model which they do not do, I was going to just bite the bullet an buy one.
However, I have just received in post today a Etti demon mk11 along with a motor, esc, servo and all hardware which came up at a bargain price I couldn't say no to,

I will be fitting a receiver and getting it on the water soon,
i will update again once I've had it on the water.
Title: Re: Small electric hydroplane/outrigger
Post by: martno1fan on August 15, 2016, 11:49:48 am
Thanks guys, that looks like just the job.
The price seems good too, I take it you have had them shipped over, how long did it take?


Appreciate the help guys
Josh the zippkits ones are available from HobbyKing they also have a UK warehouse,you can also get the plans for free off the net .